{"id":9099,"date":"2013-01-02T11:45:46","date_gmt":"2013-01-02T16:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/?p=9099"},"modified":"2013-01-02T11:45:46","modified_gmt":"2013-01-02T16:45:46","slug":"community-foundation-holds-scholarship-reunion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/2013\/01\/02\/community-foundation-holds-scholarship-reunion\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Foundation holds scholarship reunion"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Anne Douglas and Janet Remmel<\/p>\n

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 2, 2013) \u2013 The Southwest Florida Community Foundation<\/a> held a reunion for scholarship recipients awarded scholarships for the 2012-2013 school year on Monday, Dec. 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

With more than 46 people in attendance, the reunion gave donors and recipients the opportunity to gather together to network, celebrate and share experiences while in college.<\/p>\n

As part of the students\u2019 holiday homecoming, the Community Foundation invited past recipient of the John M. & Mary A. Shanley Memorial Scholarship, Signe Thomas, to speak about her experience at Florida State University while getting involved and initiating her own student club \u2018Thank a Soldier Organization\u2019 (TASO).<\/p>\n

\u201cWe created this event to provide an opportunity for our scholarship recipients to connect with each other, as well as to connect with our donors, scholarship reviewers and trustees,\u201d said Anne Douglas, director of programs at the SWFLCF.\u00a0\u201cWith the challenges that many of our scholarship recipients face, we realize it takes more than just money to help our students succeed in college. Instead of simply paying out scholarships, we want to be a source of support to ensure that our students are successful in college and as they graduate and start their careers.\u201d<\/p>\n

The foundation\u2019s application process for the 2013-2014 school year is now open with approximately $400,000 in scholarship funding available through 35 scholarships for local high school students and through 22 scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students from Lee, Charlotte, Glades, Hendry and Collier counties.<\/p>\n

The E-Apply online scholarship application tool can be accessed through the Community Foundation\u2019s website at www.floridacommunity.com<\/a> on the Scholarships page. Students can apply for multiple scholarships and have the ability to upload transcripts, SAT\/ACT scores, letters of recommendation and financial documentation (if required).\u00a0For need-based scholarships, students are required to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2013.<\/p>\n

The SWFLCF is celebrating its 36th<\/sup> year of supporting the communities of Lee, Charlotte, Collier, Glades and Hendry counties by connecting donors and their philanthropic aspirations with evolving community needs. With assets of more than $64 million, the Community Foundation has provided more than $52 million in grants and scholarships to the communities it serves. During its 2012 fiscal year, the SWFLCF granted more than $3 million to more than 100 different organizations supporting education, animal welfare, arts and human services.<\/p>\n

For more information, call 239-274-5900 or visit www.floridacommunity.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Kristi Trudell, Nick Trudell, Colton Trudell, Craig Folk and Kayshell Trudell<\/p>\n

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Herbert Sanabria, Myra Walters and Donna Kaye<\/p>\n

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Eula Thomas, Chris Gosling, Ashley Gosling and Bill Thomas<\/p>\n

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Ellen Schneider and Judith Sims<\/p>\n

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Dana Pagano and Marie Glasgow<\/p>\n

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Dan Bevarly and Dawn-Marie Driscoll<\/p>\n

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